Underwriting Assistant - Commercial Property

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support the Commercial Property team and handle policy administration, broker/client liaison, and documentation in East London.

The role requires 1–2 years of administrative experience in insurance, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication. On-the-job training, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities within the underwriting department are offered.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification.
• 1–2 years of experience in administrative or support roles within insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in learning about commercial property insurance.
• Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with underwriting systems is a plus.
• Residing in or willing to relocate to East London.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the commercial property underwriting team.
• Process new business applications, renewals, and endorsements accurately.
• Prepare policy documents, endorsements, and renewal documentation.
• Liaise with brokers and clients to gather necessary information and clarify details.
• Maintain and update policy records in the underwriting system.
• Assist underwriters in conducting risk assessments and preparing quotes.
• Handle general inquiries from brokers and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support the team in achieving operational targets and service standards.
• Manage filing systems and ensure all documentation is properly organized.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Learning orientation

Education

Matriculation certificate

Business/Insurance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic insurance underwriter, is looking for a proactive and organized Underwriting Assistant to support their Commercial Property team in East London . This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the underwriting process, involving policy administration, client liaison, and assisting underwriters with risk analysis and documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative capabilities and a keen interest in the insurance industry. This is a great opportunity to start or advance your career in underwriting in the Eastern Cape, based in East London, Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the commercial property underwriting team.
• Process new business applications, renewals, and endorsements accurately.
• Prepare policy documents, endorsements, and renewal documentation.
• Liaise with brokers and clients to gather necessary information and clarify details.
• Maintain and update policy records in the underwriting system.
• Assist underwriters in conducting risk assessments and preparing quotes.
• Handle general inquiries from brokers and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support the team in achieving operational targets and service standards.
• Manage filing systems and ensure all documentation is properly organized.

Requirements

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent qualification. A relevant business or insurance qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or support role, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• A keen interest in learning about commercial property insurance.
• Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with underwriting systems is a plus.
• Residing in or willing to relocate to East London .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary package.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development.
• Contribution towards relevant industry qualifications.
• Company-sponsored medical aid and provident fund.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A supportive and friendly work environment in East London .
• Potential for career growth within the underwriting department.